YIN Yoga for all Levels with Natalia G

Date: Dec 11

Time: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM

Price: $12

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What Is Yin Yoga? 

Developed in the 1970s by the American martial arts champion, Dao yin teacher and well known practitioner of Kung Fu Paulie Zink and inspired by centuries-old practices from China and Taiwan, Yin yoga is also known as Yin and Yang Yoga. ☯️

Yin Yoga includes a core set of about twenty poses, though some variations use as many as forty. This slow, meditative style of yoga involves holding postures for extended periods – often three to ten minutes. 

The poses work best when the muscles are relaxed, allowing the body to gently deepen into the stretch and find equilibrium. 

Yin yoga emphasizes mental stillness, stress relief, and cultivating a meditative state of focused awareness. Its movements primarily target the body’s connective tissues to support the smooth flow of energy, encourage balance, and enhance flexibility.

It can be especially beneficial for athletes or anyone with an active lifestyle, offering a restorative counterbalance to intense physical activity. 

Main Features 

✅ Extended passive holds: Postures are maintained for long periods, distinguishing yin yoga from more active styles that emphasize strength and movement.

✅ Focus on connective tissues: The intention is to gently lengthen deeper structures like fascia, ligaments, and joint tissues, which do not receive the same attention in dynamic practices.

✅ Potential benefits: Practitioners may notice improved flexibility, increased joint mobility, softened tension, and a heightened sense of tranquility and mindfulness.

YOUR TEACHER

Natalia is a dedicated certified yoga teacher with 14 years of international experience in practicing and teaching various yoga styles.  Most of Natalia's studies in yoga asanas, yoga philosophy and anatomy took place in Russia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand. 

Natalia lives in Melbourne, Florida and teaches Flow Yoga emphasizing fluid, seamless flow between poses, linking breath with movement. Classes vary in pace and intensity. Flow Yoga combines such advantages as strength, flexibility, mindful breathing of Ashtanga yoga, alignment and precise movement of Iyengar yoga, focus on the chakras and elevating consciousness of Kundalini yoga.